deer ate bark off young tree

Question

A deer ate some of the bark off a young tree. Can it be saved? My tree has begun to bloom and looks alive but I am worried about the damage that the deer caused.

Answer 1

Here is an article that will help you assess the severity of the damage done to the tree bark along with prescribed course of treatments:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm

I would also look into measures to protect your young trees from deer. Ideas can be found in the following articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/newly-planted-trees-deer.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/how-to-protect-trees-from-deer.htm